Genoa Culinary Masterclass-A Hands-On Experience by Do Eat Better

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Earliest Date Available: October 1, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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3 hours
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Max 10 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Italian
Location
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Max 10 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Italian

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 US$110.54  per guest
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Our Traditional Cooking class in Genoa will allow you to learn the best Ligurian and Genovese recipes sided by local professionals in the field. Hands-on the job you will be guided in the preparation of traditional recipes from Genoa and Liguria. Our cooking class and tasting is an all-around experience. We believe that the cooking class with tasting is successful when our guests test themselves cooking, learning, sharing their experiences and having fun. Therefore, we have a 2-people minimum and a 10-people maximum. If the minimum number of guests is not reached, we will contact you to reschedulethe class at another time or day. The class and tasting include: at least 4 recipes with preparation and tasting, and one tasting more (artisanal gelato). Water, wine or beer (in limited amounts) are included. Everything else is not included.
Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Lunch
The class and tasting include: at least 4 recipes with preparation and tasting
Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea
transports, pickup
We chose the most loved traditional recipes, following the suggestions of local master chefs and we will share their secrets for amazing preparations with you. What you can expect to learn (and taste!) during our Genovese & Ligurian Traditional Cooking class: Testaroli (fresh pasta), pesto sauce, Focaccia with cheese, canestrelli (typical cookie of Genoa).
MAIN
Gnocchi or Testaroli
handmade fresh pasta, prepared togerher with the Chef. Super tasty, especially is served with their ad hoc sauce: the pesto.
MAIN
Pesto
classic basil Pesto sauce was born in Genoa. You will have the chance to taste the authentic recipe made of local fresh basil and pine nuts!
MAIN
Focaccia with cheese
2 very thin layers of dough filled with "Stracchino", (a typical soft cheese from Recco, a small village next to Genoa).
DESSERT
Canestrelli
handmade biscuits from Torriglia (small village on the beautiful hills behind Genova). Shaped as small flowers and prepared with simple ingredients
Meeting Point

Casa di Cristoforo Colombo, Via di Porta Soprana, Genova Città Metropolitana di Genova Liguria, Italy, IT, 16121

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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O5321ZVnicolasdSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Super et vivant

Topissime très bon produits, et guide sympathique

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cathya232July 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Great time and food

Laura was a great guide and very informative. Thank you Laura we had a good time

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Irene_EJune 2026 • Viator
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Wonderful!

We had such a wonderful experience learning how to make pesto, pasta, a cheese dish & cookies! Mimo (Dominic) our cook, was friendly and kind! Gian Berto, our host, interpreted and is such a lovely person who was very helpful & kind. This was a fantastic morning of cooking and eating! Come hungry!

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pgY5232ZZJune 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Pesto and family!

Our family had a wonderful time at this cooking class in Genoa. We loved learning how to make authentic pesto, focaccia, and delicious cookies while experiencing a true taste of the local culture. Gian and the entire crew were amazing. They were friendly, welcoming, and made the class both fun and informative. Their passion for Genoese cuisine and traditions was evident throughout the experience, and they created a warm atmosphere that made everyone feel right at home. The food was fantastic, ...read more

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Climber46620669871October 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Great tour

It was really a great tour, super interesting, great stories about places, people, history and buildings, delicious and diverse foot. Thank you very much, Deborah!